Bhindi Masala Recipe – Okra in Onion tomato Curry

Bhindi Masala Recipe. Indian Okra Curry. Lightly spiced Okra in onion tomato curry. Restaurant style Masala Bhindi. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Indian Recipe. Pin this Recipe. 

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Okra is cooked in many ways in Indian cuisine. It usually is a veggie side served as a part of a meal, served with dals and curries. It can be served as simple side cooked with just onions, or cooked in a sauces like sesame peanut coconut (book page 71), tamarind coconut(kuzhambu), and many more. Here is another simple curried Okra or a basic bhindi masala. Add more spices or add some coconut milk for creamy curry. 

I get Okra from the Indian store and they seem to always have a lot in stock. Get green and young okra and try it in one of these Indian recipes. 

More veggie sides from the blog

• Baked Crunchy Popcorn Okra
• Okra in tamarind coconut sauce
• Bhindi Zunka – Okra crusted with chickpea flour and spices. 
• Okra and Onion Stir fry 
• Pan Roasted Sesame Coconut Brussels Sprouts

Bhindi Masala Recipe

4.84 from 12 votes

By: Vegan Richa

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian

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Bhindi Masala Recipe. Indian Okra Curry. Lightly spiced Okra in onion tomato curry. Restaurant style Masala Bhindi. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Indian Recipe

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 tsp oil
• ▢ 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• ▢ 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• ▢ 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 green chili, finely chopped
• ▢ 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• ▢ 1/2 inch ginger, finley chopped
• ▢ 2.5 cups chopped Okra
• ▢ 1/4 tsp turmeric
• ▢ 3/4 tsp coriander powder
• ▢ cayenne as needed
• ▢ 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• ▢ 2 tsp ketchup , or use tomato paste
• ▢ 1/4 cup water
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt.
• ▢ garam masala and cilantro for garnish.

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Instructions 

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. when hot, add mustard and cumin seeds and cook until they start to pop or change color.
• Add the onion, chili, garlic, ginger and cook until translucent. 4 mins. I usually use my mini food processor to chop these. Lots of onion garlic chili used in Indian food, so i know i will need more chopped for dals or curries.
• Add okra and pinch of salt., Cook for 10 minutes or until golden on some edges. Stir occasionally. Roasting the okra till the edges dry out a bit will seal in the slime.
• Add spices, tomato, ketchup, salt and water. Cover and cook until tomatoes are cooked. 6 mins Taste and adjust salt and spice. Mash the larger tomato pieces. Sprinkle some garam masala and mix in. Garnish with cilantro. Serve in a bowl with dals, soups or curries and cooked grains or flatbread.

Notes

Variation:
Add some amchur (dry mango powder) with the tomatoes.
Add in some coconut milk for creamier sauce.

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 408mg, Potassium: 583mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1075IU, Vitamin C: 44.1mg, Calcium: 142mg, Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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